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Reader photos

This is Carmine the Bulldog, who is a Need a pick-me-up? Check out these pet photos
Share your favorite family memories Your baby's first year: Photo shoots, smash cakes, more HBD, pups! See LI dogs 'celebrating' their birthdays Tied the knot? Show us the shot!

Long Island outdoors

Cyclist Maria Smit, 38, of Syosett, rides along Mountain bike trails for all levels on LI
28 fun ways to enjoy the water on LI LI’s equestrian centers, stables and riding schools 7 LI spots to see colorful, rare birds Fishing tournaments and clinics on LI

Indoors

Bowl at one of these Long Island bowling Long Island bowling alleys
Movie theaters on Long Island Heated indoor pools on Long Island Niche museums on Long Island Art galleries on Long Island

Long Island parks

Toni Flaherty, 8, of Elmont, gets an upside-down 24 state parks on LI to explore
10-plus campsites where you can pitch a tent Take a stroll: LI’s arboretums, botanical gardens, trails Insider's guide to Jones Beach

Sports and fitness

Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue, East Perfect your swing at these 11 batting cages on LI
LI’s tennis centers and racquet clubs LI parks, activities for all abilities and mobilities LI’s mane events — horse shows and competitions

On the water

OCEAN BAY PARK Make 28 fun ways to enjoy the water on LI
Where to go surfing, windsurfing on LI Cool off at these public swimming pools on LI Fishing tournaments and clinics on LI

Long Island getaways

Danielle Douglass and Justin Cameron-Strange, both of San Plan the perfect North Fork weekend getaway
Hotels on LI with indoor pools  What to do in the Hamptons after summer Your summer guide to Cherry Grove, the Pines

Family

Halloween season kicks off with the glow of 25 spooktacular things for families to do this fall on LI
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles invade LI Just announced: 42 toys your kids will be asking for this year LI families with up to 10 kids share money-saving tips Touch-A-Truck event comes to LI